About Us
A Business-Focused, and Supportive Chamber of Commerce
What does the West Ryde Chamber of Commerce offer?
The West Ryde Chamber of Commerce is one of the longest-serving chambers within the City of Ryde that has been representing and supporting local businesses since 27 May 1992.
The chamber operates as a non-profit organisation with the aim to help businesses in West Ryde and the surrounding suburbs to network, grow and reach their ultimate goals through our organised monthly networking events, both breakfast and after business hours. We welcome visitors and potential new members to our events.
We partner with local community groups like Neighbourhood Watch, Meadowbank West Ryde Progress Association and the City of Ryde to deliver events such as the West Ryde Easter Parade & Fair, Christmas Carols on ANZAC Park and the Business Expo during October.
The West Ryde Chamber gives business owners within the postcode 2114 and the surrounding suburbs, the opportunity to network, build business connections and promote their organisation for growth.
Evening Networking
These sessions also give the opportunity to host the Chamber members every second month (July, September, November, February and April) at a local business from 6:30pm to 8:00pm.
Breakfast Networking
Hosted every second month (August, October, March and May) at a local cafe from 7:30 am to 8:30 am to allow businesses to network with other members
Chamber Participation
Participation at local fairs and events allowing members to promote their business and services at one of our stands
Members Promotion
The Chamber and its members promotion is held at the local shopping area on the second Thursday of the month from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Executive Committee
Our team of professionals are experienced and ready to help you grow your business. While actively promoting our members, our team also help businesses build valuable relationships by networking and creating opportunities for themselves and their clients.
Jerry Yessaeian
President
Jerry is the hands-on Managing Director and co-founder of DC Encompass. He is passionate about helping clients to harness the power of technology to improve their business performance. In an IT career spanning more than 20 years, Jerry has worked for many high-profile organisations, including Unisys, Fairfax Media, Hewlett Packard and the NSW Department of Finance, Services & Innovation.
Artin Etmekdjian
Vice President
With over 30 years in public practice Artin has developed an extensive knowledge bank which allows him to advise the SME market across a diverse spectrum of issues ranging from business setup to business restructuring in-order to ensure that the ultimate benefit to the client is delivered in the areas of tax minimization, asset protection and wealth creation.
As a Chartered Accountant & Certified Xero Advisor Artin is well equipped to provide the full support to ensure smooth record keeping and driving efficiency with the use of modern software technology
Christopher Galloway
Secretary
I have a background in financial management, I drive operational optimisation, creating scalable, agile businesses that are focused on generating value for the customer, while maximising shareholder and stakeholder outcomes. I am hands-on as a leader, and have been running organisations for over 15 years.
Ruchi Motial-Suri
Treasurer
Success Culture was founded by Ruchi Motial-Suri as a result of a long corporate career leading large change initiatives.
Ruchi has over 30 years’ corporate leadership experience with blue chip organisations in Asia, Australia & UK, specialising in turning around under-performing teams.
Her philosophy in her own words:
“I have spent most of my corporate career rescuing projects – Red to Green! This experience made me realize that while the process is important, people are the most valuable asset; and the ability to bring out the best in them is the difference between success and failure.
My career has evolved from leading complex Business Transformation Programs to Leadership Transformations. I now help Leaders transform their work environments, so their teams feel empowered enough to be self-motivated and self-managed – leading to very high-performing environments.”
Nora Etmekdjian
Board Member
Nora is a finance broker, running her own business. She is keen to help small business and individuals to achieve their financial goals. She has been part of the West Ryde Chamber well over a decade. Nora is keen to help drive growth into the local business community and build awareness of the importance of the chamber and the role it plays in connecting businesses together.
Steph Gobraiel
Board Member
Linda Kim
Board Member
Linda Kim BDes (VisComm), MBA is the founder and CEO of IDEACLIP & SPAZII. Spazii.com being her latest project is a marketplace built to connect local cafes and restaurants with underutilised space with users seeking short-term space hire for once-off, recurring or monthly usage. Her mission is to help small businesses thrive by using top-notch tech as an instrument with the mission to harness the power of people and positivity for the greater good.
Odette Quine
Memberships
A motivated, dedicated and highly efficient professional with over 30 years of experience in the Finance Industry in management positions. Throughout my career, I have developed exceptional skills in organisation and time management and am confident in managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders. I have a very strong understanding of business processes and am able to contribute to growth and revenue effectively. I have successfully led large numbers of staff through significant internal projects and company changes. I am committed to complying with budgetary and scheduling requirements and contributing to the achievement of business objectives.